Former Gallagher Chiefs Head Coach Dave Rennie signs as Wallabies Coach
Former Gallagher Chiefs Head Coach Dave Rennie was unveiled as the new Wallabies coach on Wednesday morning this week. The appointment will see Rennie take up a three-year deal with the Australian side, which will take him through to the 2023 Rugby World Cup.
The current Glasgow Warriors coach had coached the Gallagher Chiefs from 2012 to 2017 and led the side to two consecutive Investec Super Rugby Championship titles in 2012 and 2013.
Chiefs Rugby Club CEO Michael Collins congratulated Rennie on his appointment.
“It is fantastic to see Dave announced as the Head Coach of the Wallabies. He is an incredible coach and it is testament to his ability that he has been successful in his appointment. We wish him all the very best and look forward to seeing what he can achieve,” said Collins.
The 55-year-old will arrive in Australia after the conclusion of the Pro14 season in June to take up his position.
DAVE RENNIE - BY THE NUMBERS
Championship titles:
2000 – National Provincial Championship (Wellington)
2008, 2009, 2010 – World Rugby U20s Championships (New Zealand)
2012, 2013 – Investec Super Rugby (Gallagher Chiefs)
Professional coaching record:
Gallagher Chiefs
2012
12 wins, 4 losses, 1st in New Zealand conference, 2nd overall log
Finish: Champions - 37-6 vs Sharks
2013
12 wins, 4 losses, 1st in New Zealand conference, 1st overall log
Finish: Champions - 27-22 vs Brumbies
2014
8 wins, 2 draws, 6 losses, 2nd in New Zealand conference, 5th overall log
Finish: Quarter-finals - 32-30 loss vs Brumbies
2015
10 wins, 6 losses, 3rd in New Zealand conference, 5th overall log
Finish: Quarter-finals - 24-14 loss vs Highlanders
2016
11 wins, 4 losses, 3rd in New Zealand conference, sixth overall (playoff wildcard)
Finish: Semi-finals - 25-9 loss vs Hurricanes
2017
12 wins 1 draw, 2 losses, 3rd in New Zealand conference, sixth overall (playoff wildcard)
Finish: Semi-finals - 27-13 loss vs Crusaders
Glasgow Warriors
2017-18
Pro14
15 wins, 1 draw, 5 losses, 1st in Conference A
Finish: Semi-finals - 28-13 loss vs Scarlets
Champions Cup
1 win, 5 losses, 5th in Pool
Finish: Pool stage
2018-19
Pro14
16 wins, 5 losses, 1st in Conference A
Finish: Final - 18-15 loss vs Leinster
Champions Cup
4 wins, 2 losses, 2nd in pool
Finish: Quarter-finals - 56-27 loss vs Saracens
